Juve eye Swiss youngster
Tuesday 26 September, 2006
Juventus are reportedly lining up a move for Swiss striker Johann Vonlanthen, who is keen on a return to Italy after his short spell with Brescia in 2005.
The youngster currently plays for Red Bull Salzburg under Coach Giovanni Trapattoni, but reports suggest that he could be heading to Turin.
The Colombia-born player, who moved to Switzerland at the age of 12, has been often dubbed as the new Antonio Cassano.
The 20-year-old is a nippy striker and looked impressive during a spell with PSV Eindhoven between 2003 and 2005, but was also involved in several heated rows with his teammates, opponents and referees.
He also attracted everyone’s attention during Euro 2004, becoming the youngest player to score in the history of the European Championships, netting a goal against France.
“The move to Brescia in February 2005 was a real birthday present,” said Vonlanthen recently.
“It was a great opportunity for me to play in such an important championship.
“I played nine matches and I can say that I am satisfied of my Italian experience, I hope one day I will have the chance to return.”
In the meantime, the Lega Calcio seem set to postpone Brescia’s Serie B match against Juventus, originally scheduled for October 8.
The Bianconeri had asked for the game to be moved as many of their players will be called-up by their respective national teams.
Lega chief Antonio Matarrese is expected to move the match to either October 18 or October 31.
Tuesday 26 September, 2006
Juventus are reportedly lining up a move for Swiss striker Johann Vonlanthen, who is keen on a return to Italy after his short spell with Brescia in 2005.
The youngster currently plays for Red Bull Salzburg under Coach Giovanni Trapattoni, but reports suggest that he could be heading to Turin.
The Colombia-born player, who moved to Switzerland at the age of 12, has been often dubbed as the new Antonio Cassano.
The 20-year-old is a nippy striker and looked impressive during a spell with PSV Eindhoven between 2003 and 2005, but was also involved in several heated rows with his teammates, opponents and referees.
He also attracted everyone’s attention during Euro 2004, becoming the youngest player to score in the history of the European Championships, netting a goal against France.
“The move to Brescia in February 2005 was a real birthday present,” said Vonlanthen recently.
“It was a great opportunity for me to play in such an important championship.
“I played nine matches and I can say that I am satisfied of my Italian experience, I hope one day I will have the chance to return.”
In the meantime, the Lega Calcio seem set to postpone Brescia’s Serie B match against Juventus, originally scheduled for October 8.
The Bianconeri had asked for the game to be moved as many of their players will be called-up by their respective national teams.
Lega chief Antonio Matarrese is expected to move the match to either October 18 or October 31.
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